Albatross Basic Facts

The Albatross is one of the world's largest bird. It is about 3.7 m (12 ft) long and weighs about 8.5 kg (18.7 lb). Their scientific name is Diomedea and they live in the Southern Ocean and the Northern Pacific Ocean. The Albatross eats mostly squid, krill, fish, and crustaceans. Sadly, the Albatross has 22 species that are in vulnerable or endangered situations. In breeding season, Albatrosses lay around 1 egg, which takes about 1 year. They have white feathers on the front and middle and black feathers on the back. The Layson Albatross is the oldest bird in the world. They were first become a species in 1956. The Albatross is a very large seabird.